Is There Anything Like Qimage For Mac
Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers 'Caitlin' wrote in message news:42ec0b0f$0$3095@un-2park-reader-02.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au. I downloaded QImages last month, and was quite happy with it. What I'm after is something that allows me to print multiple photos in any layout I like. The trial period on QImage has now expired, and I went to register and was rather shocked by how expensive it is. Is there anything else out there that does this, but isn't so pricey? If using Windows XP: Vern.
Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 09:19:43 +1000, in comp.periphs.printers 'Caitlin' wrote: I downloaded QImages last month, and was quite happy with it. What I'm after is something that allows me to print multiple photos in any layout I like. The trial period on QImage has now expired, and I went to register and was rather shocked by how expensive it is. Is there anything else out there that does this, but isn't so pricey? Do you realize you get lifetime upgrades? That Mike actually listens to users and incorporates their desires to future versions?
That he provides good support. Ed Ruf Lifetime AMA# 344007 (Usenet@EdwardG.Ruf.com). Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 09:19:43 +1000, 'Caitlin' wrote: I downloaded QImages last month, and was quite happy with it. What I'm after is something that allows me to print multiple photos in any layout I like. The trial period on QImage has now expired, and I went to register and was rather shocked by how expensive it is. Is there anything else out there that does this, but isn't so pricey?
Personally, I use Photoshop. Hecate - The Real One Hecate@newsguy.com Fashion: Buying things you don't need, with money you don't have, to impress people you don't like. Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers 'Caitlin' wrote in message news:42ec0b0f$0$3095@un-2park-reader-02.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au. I downloaded QImages last month, and was quite happy with it. What I'm after is something that allows me to print multiple photos in any layout I like.
The trial period on QImage has now expired, and I went to register and was rather shocked by how expensive it is. Is there anything else out there that does this, but isn't so pricey? I use Photo Paper Saver, trial version with no time limit (but will only print two pages at a time) from and $20 to register. Regards, Bob Headrick, MS MVP Printing/Imaging.
Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers 'Ed Ruf' wrote in message news:gq5oe1h5jt6bb3ij1vaa8v1i0dm7pcc1tu@4ax.com. On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 09:19:43 +1000, in comp.periphs.printers 'Caitlin' wrote: I downloaded QImages last month, and was quite happy with it. What I'm after is something that allows me to print multiple photos in any layout I like. The trial period on QImage has now expired, and I went to register and was rather shocked by how expensive it is. Is there anything else out there that does this, but isn't so pricey? Do you realize you get lifetime upgrades?
That Mike actually listens to users and incorporates their desires to future versions? That he provides good support.
$79 is still.way. too much money for what the program does. Go to: and take your pick. Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers 'VictorDog' wrote in message news:13UGe.42154$0f.20170@tornado.texas.rr.com. 'Caitlin' wrote in message news:42ec0b0f$0$3095@un-2park-reader-02.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au. I downloaded QImages last month, and was quite happy with it.
What I'm after is something that allows me to print multiple photos in any layout I like. The trial period on QImage has now expired, and I went to register and was rather shocked by how expensive it is. Is there anything else out there that does this, but isn't so pricey?
If using Windows XP: Vern Thanks Vern, I was aware of this, but this, as many programs do, limit you to a range of layouts with standard sizes and dimensions. I am looking for something that allows me to resize, rotate, and place a group of images anywhere on the page. QImage does it, and I may end up paying for it, but at $79 it seems a bit pricey for something that only has one function. Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers 'Caitlin' wrote in message news:42ec0e5b$0$55@un-2park-reader-02.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au. 'VictorDog' wrote in message news:13UGe.42154$0f.20170@tornado.texas.rr.com.
'Caitlin' wrote in message news:42ec0b0f$0$3095@un-2park-reader-02.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au. I downloaded QImages last month, and was quite happy with it. What I'm after is something that allows me to print multiple photos in any layout I like. The trial period on QImage has now expired, and I went to register and was rather shocked by how expensive it is. Is there anything else out there that does this, but isn't so pricey?
If using Windows XP: Vern Thanks Vern, I was aware of this, but this, as many programs do, limit you to a range of layouts with standard sizes and dimensions. I am looking for something that allows me to resize, rotate, and place a group of images anywhere on the page. QImage does it, and I may end up paying for it, but at $79 it seems a bit pricey for something that only has one function. This is doable with Photoshop Elements (2 or 3).
You set up a blank page, move desired images to the page and size to your liking, move them around as you wish (each occupies a separate layer), and when you get what you want you can save it in PSD format or flatten the layers and save to jpg or several other formats. Easy to do once you get the hang of layer management. Cost is less than $100 depending on the vendor's pricing when you purchase it. This program has a somewhat long learning curve, but image management is great in my estimation. I worked in my own darkroom for over 25 years, and this program has several of the darkroom 'tricks' plus all of the digital magic we now take for granted! Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers 'John Adams' wrote in message news:cQUGe.6554$0C.6513@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net. 'Ed Ruf' wrote in message news:gq5oe1h5jt6bb3ij1vaa8v1i0dm7pcc1tu@4ax.com.
On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 09:19:43 +1000, in comp.periphs.printers 'Caitlin' wrote: I downloaded QImages last month, and was quite happy with it. What I'm after is something that allows me to print multiple photos in any layout I like. The trial period on QImage has now expired, and I went to register and was rather shocked by how expensive it is. Is there anything else out there that does this, but isn't so pricey?
Do you realize you get lifetime upgrades? That Mike actually listens to users and incorporates their desires to future versions? That he provides good support. $79 is still.way. too much money for what the program does.
Go to: and take your pick. Exactly - $79 just seems crazy for a one function application, no matter how good. I'm used to this kind of software being more in the range of $30. Thanks for the link, I'll have a browse through them. Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 10:59:11 +1000, in comp.periphs.printers 'Caitlin' wrote: BFD. $79 is still.way.
too much money for what the program does. Go to: and take your pick. Exactly - $79 just seems crazy for a one function application, no matter how good. I'm used to this kind of software being more in the range of $30. Thanks for the link, I'll have a browse through them.
Don't know where you guys are getting this price, as Bart, another long term user pointed out it's $44.95 - Ed Ruf Lifetime AMA# 344007 (Usenet@EdwardG.Ruf.com). Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In article, caitlinonlinenospam@hotmail.com (Caitlin) wrote:.at $79 it seems a bit pricey for something that only has one function. It's only $44.95 US (currently $59.40 Aus) to register and unlock the downloadable demo. That includes all future upgrades. The price you quote is for a copy on CD.
And I think it's a bit misleading to say it only has one function. There are a lot of image editing features (maybe not so useful if you have Photoshop but they are there), excellent layout options, including the ability to print posters across multiple pages, and the best upscaling algorithms available.
Worth every penny/cent/whatever, in my opinion. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In article, hecate@newsguy.com (Hecate) wrote: Personally, I use Photoshop. If you haven't tried Qimage I'd strongly recommend that you do so. It produces /far/ better quality prints than Photoshop in my, and many other people's, opinion.
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That's especially true if the image needs upscaling at all. Qimage's Pyramid interpolation makes Photoshop's bicubic interpolation look positively primitive! Really, Hecate, it's a no brainer. Trust me!:-) Caveat: do work through the tutorial. The interface is somewhat 'unique'.
Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers Jon@NOonlySPAMbrowsingTHANX.com (Jon O'Brien) wrote in news:memo.3618.2336C@blue.compulink.co.uk: In articlehecate@newsguy.com (Hecate) wrote: Personally, I use Photoshop. If you haven't tried Qimage I'd strongly recommend that you do so. It produces /far/ better quality prints than Photoshop in my, and many other people's, opinion.
That's especially true if the image needs upscaling at all. Qimage's Pyramid interpolation makes Photoshop's bicubic interpolation look positively primitive! Really, Hecate, it's a no brainer. Trust me!:-) Caveat: do work through the tutorial. The interface is somewhat 'unique'. What is image upscaling? Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers 'Ed Ruf' wrote in message news:irboe1dfq4rfpl99tlat19ujknjauruelc@4ax.com.
On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 10:59:11 +1000, in comp.periphs.printers 'Caitlin' wrote: BFD. $79 is still.way. too much money for what the program does.
Go to: and take your pick. Exactly - $79 just seems crazy for a one function application, no matter how good.
I'm used to this kind of software being more in the range of $30. Thanks for the link, I'll have a browse through them. Don't know where you guys are getting this price, as Bart, another long term user pointed out it's $44.95 - Ed Ruf Lifetime AMA# 344007 (Usenet@EdwardG.Ruf.com) I must have been thinking of something else - I could have sworn it had two price levels, and that the $45 excluded printing some formats. Anyway, I've checked out some of those other apps and they don't seem to have the flexibility I'm after - they all seem to be limited to printing standard dimensions etc, where as QImage you can drag and resize like Photoshop (but multiple images at a time). I guess I will have to cough up the dough, though it does still seem a bit pricey.
Archived from groups: comp.graphics.apps.photoshop,comp.periphs.printers On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 18:00:48 +1000, 'Caitlin' wrote: snip I must have been thinking of something else - I could have sworn it had two price levels, and that the $45 excluded printing some formats. Anyway, I've checked out some of those other apps and they don't seem to have the flexibility I'm after - they all seem to be limited to printing standard dimensions etc, where as QImage you can drag and resize like Photoshop (but multiple images at a time). I guess I will have to cough up the dough, though it does still seem a bit pricey.
If you think QImage is expensive, try looking at ImagePrint. Of course, as well as print layout, ImagePrint talks direct to printer so in theory you should be able to produce better prints. Kulvinder Singh Matharu Website: www.metalvortex.com Contact: www.metalvortex.com/form/form.htm 'It ain't Coca Cola, it's rice', Straight to Hell - The Clash. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In article, nospam@nospam.net (Shannon) wrote: What is image upscaling? Increasing the number of pixels in an image so it can be printed to a larger size. If you have an image that is, say, 2,500 pixels across and you have a printer that prints at 720DPI, the image will be about 3.5' across once printed. If you want it to be 10' across, you can a) print it at 250DPI and get a print in which the individual dots will be visible b) upscale it.
Upscaling can't add missing detail but it can, if done well, increase the number of pixels in the image so that the resultant print doesn't show individual dots. Qimage does it better than any other piece of software currently available. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In message, Jon O'Brien writes In article, wookie@wookie.demon.co.uk (John Beardmore) wrote: Hi Wookie. Long time no see. And much water under the bridge!
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Even Photoshop? Definitely. Qimage has several interpolation methods that beat Photoshop's best-shot bicubic interpolation hands-down. The best of the lot being Pyramid. Take a look at: for samples (or maybe 'resamples' would be more appropriate). Not sure I could say which was best really without seeing the original 'analogue' view. I guess the bicubic had obvious artefacts with straight edges, but old pyramid perhaps has more on the white curved surface.
I guess new pyramid is the best on detailed examination. Very interesting! - John Beardmore. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In article, wookie@wookie.demon.co.uk (John Beardmore) wrote: Not sure I could say which was best really without seeing the original 'analogue' view.
Yes, there's nothing like seeing the hardcopy results. You can download a trial version and give it a test drive, though. I guess the bicubic had obvious artefacts with straight edges, but old pyramid perhaps has more on the white curved surface. 'Old' pyramid didn't last long. It was his first attempt at the algorithm and was fairly quickly replaced by the current version.
I guess new pyramid is the best on detailed examination. Very interesting! I wouldn't dream of saying 'I told you so'.:-) Jon.
Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In message, Jon O'Brien writes In article, wookie@wookie.demon.co.uk (John Beardmore) wrote: Not sure I could say which was best really without seeing the original 'analogue' view. Yes, there's nothing like seeing the hardcopy results. You can download a trial version and give it a test drive, though. Yes, though I'm really not sure how useful it would be do me. We don't print many stand alone images. Nearly every picture we print is incorporated into documents, so unless there is a way of making these algorithms accessible to DTP software, they will probably remain inaccessible to us.
I guess the bicubic had obvious artefacts with straight edges, but old pyramid perhaps has more on the white curved surface. 'Old' pyramid didn't last long. It was his first attempt at the algorithm and was fairly quickly replaced by the current version. I guess new pyramid is the best on detailed examination. Very interesting!
I wouldn't dream of saying 'I told you so'.:-) And I wouldn't dream of not looking into better alternatives. Question is, how to get them into the layout software that we want to use. John Beardmore. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In article, wookie@wookie.demon.co.uk (John Beardmore) wrote: We don't print many stand alone images.unless there is a way of making these algorithms accessible to DTP software, they will probably remain inaccessible to us.
In that case, the only way I can see the upscaling being useful to you is if you have lowish res images that will need upscaling for final printing. You can then print to file from Qimage before importing into Pagemaker/InDesign. Otherwise, Qimage is a chocolate teapot as far as your requirements are concerned. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In message, Jon O'Brien writes In article, wookie@wookie.demon.co.uk (John Beardmore) wrote: We don't print many stand alone images.unless there is a way of making these algorithms accessible to DTP software, they will probably remain inaccessible to us. In that case, the only way I can see the upscaling being useful to you is if you have lowish res images that will need upscaling for final printing. Are these scaling algorithms better in general though? Might it also do a better job of down scaling?
You can then print to file from Qimage before importing into Pagemaker/InDesign. Otherwise, Qimage is a chocolate teapot as far as your requirements are concerned. That's what I fear, though it may be handy for making 1 to 5 mega pixel images into posters. John Beardmore. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In article, wookie@wookie.demon.co.uk (John Beardmore) wrote: Are these scaling algorithms better in general though? Might it also do a better job of down scaling? Can't comment on that, I'm afraid, as I've never needed to shrink images.it may be handy for making 1 to 5 mega pixel images into posters.
I regularly use it to print 3MP images to 11'x17' and occasionally to 13'x19' and it does the job admirably. How large you could go I don't know but it will depend on the intended viewing distance, of course. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers Jon@NOonlySPAMbrowsingTHANX.com (Jon O'Brien) wrote in news:memo.0357.2492A@blue.compulink.co.uk: In article, nospam@nospam.net (Shannon) wrote: What is image upscaling? Increasing the number of pixels in an image so it can be printed to a larger size. If you have an image that is, say, 2,500 pixels across and you have a printer that prints at 720DPI, the image will be about 3.5' across once printed.
If you want it to be 10' across, you can a) print it at 250DPI and get a print in which the individual dots will be visible b) upscale it. Upscaling can't add missing detail but it can, if done well, increase the number of pixels in the image so that the resultant print doesn't show individual dots.
Qimage does it better than any other piece of software currently available. Apologies for not getting back sooner. I've been away. Thanks a lot for explaining to me. So it sounds like just enlarging the print gives you larger dots, and you can see them since there's no 'data' between them, but Qimage, from what I've read in this thread, uses a 'triangular' dot pattern when upscaling, which fills in the area much better. (Filling in any area with circles of equal diameter leaves the most unfilled area.) Thank you. Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers In article, nospam@nospam.net (Shannon) wrote: So it sounds like just enlarging the print gives you larger dots, and you can see them since there's no 'data' between them.
The most basic method of enlargement, pixel doubling, replaces each pixel with four (or nine, or 16) identical ones. That will only work when you double (treble, quadruple, etc.) the image width and height, of course. That's not a problem if all your image consists of is vertical and horizontal lines but leads to jagged edges in all other cases. To see the effect, create a new image in your editor. Make it a bitmap (two colour) image with a white background and set the foreground colour to black.
Draw some straight, single-pixel lines at, say, 45 degrees and about 60 degrees. Zoom in on the lines and see how they become very blocky and jagged.
To get round the 'jaggies', as this effect is sometimes known, you could fill part of each 'step' in the jagged line with pixels that are the same colour as the line. If it's a 45 degree black line on a white background, you could fill a triangular area of the step with black pixels, reducing the step size and making the line appear smoother. If the line's not at 45 degrees it gets more complicated and some of the pixels have to be a shade of grey to fool the eye into thinking there's a smooth edge.
That's called 'anti-aliasing' and it's one of the most basic processes used in image enlargement. To see this effect, convert your bitmap image to greyscale, double or treble its size and zoom in. If you include a vertical or horizontal line in your bitmap image and increase the image size by a non-whole number, you'll see that anti-aliasing is used on these lines as well. If you're not increasing the image size by a whole number, it gets a lot more complicated. You have to calculate new values for most of the pixels in the image. When there are more than two colours in the image, and especially when not all transitions between colours are hard-edged, it gets even more complicated, because you have to calculate what colours to use to make the colour transitions in all directions reflect the original transitions as faithfully as possible.but Qimage, from what I've read in this thread, uses a 'triangular' dot pattern when upscaling, which fills in the area much better. I'm don't know how pyramid interpolation works but I'm pretty sure that it doesn't refer to triangular patterns of pixels.
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It's probably more likely to refer to the steps used in working out what colour each pixel has to be and represents the 'tree' of decisions to be made, which either spread out from the original calculation, getting closer and closer to the final colour, or close in on it from a series of initial approximations. However it's done, it's pretty smart stuff (well worth $45!) and produces very good results.